What is the difference between a dominant and recessive trait?(1 point)

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Dominant traits only show if one of the alleles are dominant
Dominant traits only show if one of the alleles are dominant

Recessive traits only show if both alleles are recessive
Recessive traits only show if both alleles are recessive

Dominant traits are more common
Dominant traits are more common

Dominant traits only show if both alleles are dominant

Answer 1

The correct response from your options is:

Recessive traits only show if both alleles are recessive.

To clarify, dominant traits only need one dominant allele to be expressed, while recessive traits require two recessive alleles for the trait to be visible. The other statements either repeat the definition or are incorrect.